Politics

Budget 2026: We answer your questions

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Main budget announcements at a glance

Chancellor John Healey has unveiled the long-anticipated budget, the first for Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway's debrief

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Labour MPs urge chancellor to forgive councils' debt to boost house building

Labour MPs are urging the Treasury to forgive billions of pounds of legacy debt owed by councils to support Andy Burnham's pledge for a post-war housebuilding boom.
PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.

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